I have read (and seen a little on TV) about Perth and it´s surrounding area.Is it right,that the climate there is more "Mediterranean"?It seems to be very green around there (lot´s of farmland),so what is essential to know about that region?Cheers Gernod

Hi Gernod, I have lived in West Australia for the last 40 years and have lived in the south west and up as far as Derby (2500km nth of perth). Perth is a mediterenean climate. The south west is our only really green area as there is reasonable rain fall. The rest is beautiful but very dry and I suppose you would really call it desert. The North has only 2 seasons ie wet (nov to March) and dry the rest of the year. Best thing you could do is come and have a look, fantastic camping and you could spend a lifetime trying to see it all.CheersSteve

Perth weather can change dramatically,suddenly. Was there 2 weeks before xmas and it was freezing and 6 degrees celcius,has 15 odd years ago maybe more it snowed on xmas day.Coast line is spectacular but once you head inland it is dessert though interesting things to see.

Gernod,,,I was back in Perth about a monthago and was so dissapointed at the changes that I saw....Its fast becoming a ''Sydney' Ratrace....In my opinion its growen to fast,,,what a shame ......And as for the climate,,,I had a week waking up to ''0'' degs......man has that changed.....we used to think 8 was cold when we lived there.As Steve (bigcat) suggests.....If you are thinking of coming this way...pop over & check it out for yourself...but....remember Australian Tourism does not show what the locals see!!!!

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And that is exactly,why I ask you guys!I have heard,that a lot of growth was going on there,but I lacked of course the experience of knowing it "before" or even be able to see,if it had changed to the better or worst...so thanks for the info.What would rather be preferable?What corner of Australia would make the biggest impact in terms of "that is characteristic" for the country (e.g continent)?

It's such a big and diverse country and every region has it's own characteristics, I reckon. It really depends on what your priorities are. Is it the climate, or the space/nature, or the beaches, country, city, big, small, ...

Soren G wrote:And that is exactly,why I ask you guys!I have heard,that a lot of growth was going on there,but I lacked of course the experience of knowing it "before" or even be able to see,if it had changed to the better or worst...so thanks for the info.What would rather be preferable?What corner of Australia would make the biggest impact in terms of "that is characteristic" for the country (e.g continent)?

Cheers Gernod

Gernod,Actually mate, I LIVE in Perth right now, would be only too pleased to show you around should you choose to visit the place.YES ! it has grown incredibly over the last 20 years, that's why it's important to see the place before it becomes like any other huge city.I've also lived in Townsville for quiet some time, admitedly that was back in the 70's and going by my relative's comments from over there, that place has also grown beyond imagination.I'm also an active member of the biggest bushwalking club in W.A. thus am privy to many locations here that the average West Australian could only dream about. LOL.Anyways, give me a heads up if you wish more info about the place.

Soren G wrote:And that is exactly,why I ask you guys!I have heard,that a lot of growth was going on there,but I lacked of course the experience of knowing it "before" or even be able to see,if it had changed to the better or worst...so thanks for the info.What would rather be preferable?What corner of Australia would make the biggest impact in terms of "that is characteristic" for the country (e.g continent)?

Cheers Gernod

Gernod,Actually mate, I LIVE in Perth right now, would be only too pleased to show you around should you choose to visit the place.YES ! it has grown incredibly over the last 20 years, that's why it's important to see the place before it becomes like any other huge city.I've also lived in Townsville for quiet some time, admitedly that was back in the 70's and going by my relative's comments from over there, that place has also grown beyond imagination.I'm also an active member of the biggest bushwalking club in W.A. thus am privy to many locations here that the average West Australian could only dream about. LOL.Anyways, give me a heads up if you wish more info about the place.

Brilliant!Yes,I would like to know EVERYTHING about Western Australia!I heard that it is somewhat like the "bread basket" with lots of farms and a fair amount of rain..is that true?

Gernod......I think it must have been Queensland they were talking about when they mentioned ''Lots-of-rain''

The climate in W A Is one of the things I miss the most about living there.......atleast they get beautiful weather (suitable for summer camping) in summer.....and ''stinky'' cold wet weather in Winter ....at the time of the year when its meant to be......although in saying that.....this year, they seem to have had quite a dry winter.....so....who knows what sort of summer they are in for this year.......The climate seems to be changing right around the country at present (around the world for that matter)

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